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AG51 GVX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,030 mi
Last recorded111,030 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 GVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,763 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 107,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by jacking block (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,858 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 96,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,270 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 92,270 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,360 miles

Slight play found offside front inner track rod

Tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,247 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,246 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 7 Jun 2008 69,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,267 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 61,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 61,905 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AG51 GVX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG51 GVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG51 GVX registered?

AG51 GVX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AG51 GVX safe to buy?

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